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Off-topic, but can somebody recommend me a book on economics? I need to learn how things generally work in the world and how to manage my money. I'm almost 25 and I have zero clue what I'm doing besides "I need a bigger salary and save more".


Economics is supply/demand.

I would focus on investing, particularly defensive investing.

1. 'The Intelligent Investor' By Benjamin Graham 2. 'David F. Swensen' Unconventional Success: A Fundamental Approach to Personal Investment

If you want the easiest allocation possible put some portion of your paycheck in an S&P500 fund and in 40 years you should have enough for retirement.

Good luck!



+1. So glad I found this group.

But it’s just a data point… gotta do your research.




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